Gabriel Guimarães Barreto is a Partner at FiO Legal in Lisbon, where he leads the Data Compliance practice.
At FiO, he specializes in providing tailored legal services to international clients in the technology, Web3, and real estate sectors, helping global entrepreneurs and investors establish their presence in Portugal and Europe.
A graduate of PUC-Rio, Gabriel is currently pursuing his Master’s degree in Business Sciences at ISEG - Lisbon School of Economics & Management.
Gabriel Guimarães Barreto is a Partner at FiO Legal in Lisbon, where he leads the Data Compliance practice. At FiO, he specializes in providing tailored legal services to international clients in the technology, Web3, and real estate sectors, helping global entrepreneurs and investors establish their presence in Portugal and Europe. A graduate of PUC-Rio, Gabriel is currently pursuing his Master’s degree in Business Sciences at ISEG - Lisbon School of Economics & Management. His current research focuses on how large language models inherently memorize and retain personal data during training.
Sessions in which Gabriel Barreto participates
Monday 12 May, 2025
Sessions in which Gabriel Barreto attends
Monday 12 May, 2025
The AI and Compliance track serves as a dynamic platform for dialogue, knowledge exchange, and collaboration on the evolving legal and regulatory landscape of AI, in addition to its increasing involvement in all aspects of our personal and professional lives. This opening session welcomes the Rector of Ca' Foscari University of Venice and the Chair of the Privacy Symposium to set the stage for insightful discussions.
Discussions surrounding the interplay of AI and Data Protection Laws will reveal how academics and practitioners from around the world manage the intersectionality of these laws. How do data protection laws and emerging AI intersect, and how do they complement each other? If you’re a privacy professional, legal expert, AI developer, or policymaker, this is your must-attend session, as it will feature professionals from Google, EDRI, DG Justice, a...
Generative AI development and deployment is exploding, but the recent EDPB Opinion 28/2024 and early enforcement actions (notably the fine against OpenAI by the Garante in Italy) signal that compliance with the GDPR must be taken seriously from the outset. Against this backdrop, our panel will explore how to build trust and avoid pitfalls when developing and deploying LLMs in Europe. We’ll examine the evolving legal landscape—and whether it leaves enough room for meaningful innovation....
This enriching session will shed light on the consequences of data scraping in regard to privacy and intellectual property rights. Data scraping refers to the automated extraction of data from websites, APIs, and other online sources, which consequently raises questions surrounding the secondary uses of such data. Attendees of this session will have the opportunity to hear from several European and global authorities on how they perceive and addr...
This session will explore how to design data spaces that aren’t just legally compliant but also fundamentally structured around privacy, security, and trust. By embedding compliance in the core of data infrastructure design, we can move beyond reactive measures and create environments that foster confidence and cooperation. Key questions
This remarkable session brings together leading experts from Google, Microsoft, the German Data Protection Authority, the European AI Agency, and the Italian State Secretary to discuss how organizations and governments can navigate AI risks while ensuring compliance. From balancing innovation with regulation to addressing ethical concerns, this discussion will provide critical insights into the future of AI governance.
AI systems are becoming more integrated into critical decision-making processes, which makes questions of liability and accountability more pressing than ever. If an AI-based decision goes wrong, who is responsible? This session will unite experts from Meta, Italian Institute for Privacy and Data Valorisation, AI Law Tech Institute, SGS, and CNPD to explore the evolving frameworks for AI liability and the role of certification in building respons...
We will inaugurate the fourth edition of the Privacy Symposium at the Official Welcome Reception. This event marks the beginning of a week rich in insightful discussions and open exchange, set in the inspiring atmosphere of Venice. Guests will have the opportunity to admire the remarkable works of Tintoretto, one of the city’s most celebrated painters, while connecting with professionals from diverse backgrounds and engaging in fruitful discussions. The evening will be enriched by...